Peace Party and Culture Updates at Catalyst Howland!
January wrapped up with a celebratory and informative “Peace Party” at Howland. Our Restorative Justice Committee and respective student committee, C.A.L.M. (Culture Agent Liaison Members) and organized and facilitated a “Peace Party” for the 5th through 8th grades. During their lunch periods, the collective group of peace ambassadors distributed restorative practices bookmarks (encompassing 5 key restorative questions), peace sign pins, and yummy treats. They likewise engaged in conversations with their peers about the importance of having ‘restorative chats’ with school staff, friends and family members. The RJ Committee and C.A.L.M. crews were thrilled out the plethora of scholars excited to learn about restorative practices and desiring to play a key part in making positive change in their community. Check out a picture from the event below!
Additionally, some of Howland’s incredible young ladies (1st through 4th grades) attended ‘Fancy Nancy The Musical’ at the Apollo Theater. Characters from “The Mermaid Ballet” were cleverly featured in this charming musical, which centralized on social skills, manners and etiquette, and untangling feelings that all children experience. The Catalyst Howland scholars and staff loved singing along with the cast and enjoyed many laughs throughout the wonderful performance!